Fine-grained type of gypsum used in statuary (9)

I believe the answer is:

alabaster

(Other definitions for alabaster that I've seen before include "White substance" , "White translucent form of gypsum used for statues, vases etc" , "Blast area for white mineral" , "Type of gypsum" , "Translucent white gypsum as found carved into ornaments" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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